Urgent Care Position

ANDREW WESLEY WALTER, MD

Summary of Qualifications

********@***.*** • 563-***-**** (H)

563-***-**** (C) • Davenport, IA 52803

Summary

Seasoned, detail-oriented, and well-rounded Physician with 20+ years of experience in delivering comprehensive and compassionate care to patients within Emergency and Urgent Care Departments. Outstanding communicator with strong work ethics, top-notch decision-making capabilities, and a drive to promote continuity of care. Exceptional at developing patient management plans, providing detailed instruction on treatment risks/administration, and instructing other healthcare staff on various AHA courses. EDUCATION

Pediatric Residency, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA Doctor of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA Bachelor of Science, General Science, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

Medical License (#036-76337), State of Illinois Board Eligible (Emergency Medicine), American Board of Physician Specialties Board Eligible (Urgent Care Medicine), In Progress National Board of Medical Examiners Diplomat, American Board of Pediatrics American Heart Association: Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Acute Life Support (PALS), Basic Life Support (BLS)

CAREER EXPERIENCE

OSF URGENT CARE PHYSICIAN

OSF PromptCare, Galesburg, IL 2020 – Present

Provide urgent, healthcare services to patients that experience non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries including, but not limited to, minor cuts and burns, skin rashes, sore throat, sprains, strains, potential broken bones, ear pain, animal/insect bites, and various symptoms associated with bladder and sinus infections, conjunctivitis, and asthma attacks.

Achieved high patient satisfaction rates after partnering with cross-functional personnel to ensure the provision of continuity of care, implement institutional protocols, manage urgent care initiatives, and adhere to the medical code of ethics.

Employ exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to obtain and review patient medical history, interpret digital x-rays, assess and ensure proper administration of medications/immunizations, and perform basic physical assessments to drive the comprehensive but accurate completion of sports physicals, suturing, splinting, incisions, and drainages.

Promote continuous advancement of all organizational professionals by encouraging the participation of training sessions, hosted by the American Heart Association, that focus on ACLS and PALS. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIAN (CONTRACT)

OSF St Luke’s, Kewanee, IL (via Emergency Physician Staffing Solutions) 2017 – 2020 Pekin Hospital, Pekin, IL (via Emergency Physician Staffing Solutions) 2015 – 2020 Keokuk Area Hospital Home Health, Keokuk, IA (via Acute Care) 2014 – 2015 Fort Madison Hospital, Fort Madison, IA (via EMCARE) 2012 – 2013 Davis County Hospital, Bloomfield, IA (via EMCARE) 2009 – 2011

Aided the management and organization of the Emergency Department by examining, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients, documenting/charting patient information, and complying with industry standards.

Collaborated with other physicians, nurses, and medical professionals to guarantee exceptional, emergency care to patients that showcase numerous illnesses.

Maintained good communication and partnerships with other departments to ensure fast stabilization, admittance, and management of patients, proper referral, and timely transfer, if necessary, to higher-level facilities.

Determined patient conditions, while simultaneously providing intuitive responses to patient queries, after performing comprehensive examinations.

While at OSF St Luke’s, successfully reduced the need for medical transfers, to another facility, after introducing new equipment and implementing various medical procedures.

Following the consistent display of ER expertise, throughout the Emergency Departments of Fort Madison Hospital and Davis County Hospital, received an offer from EMCARE to serve as a Medical Director for the Emergency Department at another hospital.

INTERIM MEDICAL DIRECTOR, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Henry County Health Center, Mt. Pleasant, IA 2010

Provided medical leadership, continuous oversight, and strategic direction during the execution of medical procedures, development of training programs, formulation of departmental protocols, and accurate delivery of healthcare services.

Led the operations, coordination, and evaluation of all medical aspects with the aim of maintaining quality, assessing care, and monitoring performance through accurate methodologies and standards.

Developed comprehensive policies, procedures, and programs to maintain acceptable levels of healthcare performance, provided detailed results, and complied with HIPPA laws. EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT PHYSICIAN

Henry County Health Center, Mt Pleasant, IA 2008 – 2009, 2011 – 2019 Unity Hospital, Muscatine, IA (via Emergency Practice Associates) 2008 – 2009 Mercy North, Clinton, IA 2004 – 2008

McDonough District Hospital Macomb, IL 2002 – 2005 Muscatine General Hospital, Muscatine, IA (via Emergency Practice Associates) 2001 – 2002 Jackson County Public Hospital, Maquoketa, IA 2001 – 2002 Finley Hospital, Dubuque, IA 1994 – 1995, 2000 – 2002 Genesis Hospital, Davenport, IA 1995 – 2002

Burlington Hospital, Burlington, IA (via Emergency Practice Associates) 1994 - 1995

Oversaw and participated in several aspects of the Emergency Department – which range from the arrival and admission to the discharge of patients through the state of Iowa and the city of Macomb (IL).

Provided the best medical care to patients by accurately triaging patients, monitoring patient flow, and implementing departmental protocols at all times.

Supplied around-the-clock care by managing, stabilizing, and transferring patients, that could not be assessed by the facility; all with the intention of guaranteeing the provision of top-level service and care.

Partnered with other physicians, nurses, and other cross-departmental personnel to immediately treat injuries, infections, and other conditions presented to newly admitted patients.

Requested medical records, assessed history, developed treatment plans, and provided referrals to appropriate Specialists as needed.

At Henry County Health Center, served as an instructor that trained medics and other healthcare professionals on the basics and complexities of PHTLS and ACLS.

Additional Experience as a Private Practice Pediatrician and Instructor for ATLS, PHTLS, ACLS, PALS, and NPR AFFILIATIONS

Phi Beta Kappa: Member

American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellow (Former)

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics: Adjunct Faculty, Medical Director, Faculty, APLS, Advisory Board Member for the Paramedic Program at the Emergency Medicine Services Learning Resource Center American Heart Association: National (State of Iowa) Faculty Representative, PALS Course (Former), State Board Member, Iowa Chapter (Former)

State of Iowa: Affiliate Faculty, PALS and ACLS Course (Former)

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